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An Ontario judge ordered today that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford be relieved of his duties as the city's chief magistrate after it was found he violated conflict of interest rules, but the outspoken politician says he'll fight the decision.

On Monday morning, Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles T. Hackland said in his ruling that the mayor violated the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act by speaking and participating in a council vote regarding a financial penalty he was ordered to pay after he was found to have violated council's code of conduct by soliciting donations to his football charity using city materials.

The ruling would take effect in 14 days because Hackland said he recognized the decision "will necessitate administrative changes in the City of Toronto."

However, in brief remarks with reporters at city hall, a defiant Ford signalled his intent to appeal.

"This comes down to left-wing politics. The left wing wants me out of here and they'll doing anything in their power to," he said.